2nd Annual "Go Straight for My Birthday" PIF!

[Price]

Okay, so I'm a day late this year, but last night I came home to a birthday dinner cooked by my 5-year-old, a new pipe, and a bottle of small batch bourbon...so I figured this could wait. Anyway, here's the story for those of you who weren't around last year:

I am regularly amazed at the generosity displayed by so many members here. B&B is a unique and wonderful corner of the internet, and I've benefitted greatly from being a member here, so I want to do a little something to give back. Just like last year, this PIF is aimed at the DE shaver who has been feeling the call to take the plunge, man up, and try a straight razor. Here's your chance to do just that - with zero investment. Everything you need to trade up to a straight, in one neat, tidy package.

So, if you think you're up for it, or if you just can't get that nagging feeling out of your head, this is the PIF for you. My intention is to give back to B&B here, so I am limiting eligibility to active members (50 posts) and/or contributors. Anywhere in the world, doesn't matter. If you meet those criteria, simply post in this thread that you would like to be included. That's all you have to do.

The winner of this PIF will receive a restored Wostenholm pipe razor, with original horn scales. The blade does have some hone wear, and a distinct patina, but no oxidation or pitting at all. It is in fine shape, and will be honed by me to shave ready condition (by my standards) on my Naniwas. You will need something to keep this edge in shave ready condition, so you will also receive a brand new, never used Tony Miller "practice" strop. No bells and whistles, but a fine 2 1/2" slab of leather crafted by one of the masters.




You'll also need something to occasionally refresh that edge. Last year, the package included an 8"x3" C12K natural hone, which made the package weigh several pounds. This year, I have seen the light, and will be including a sheet of .5 micron lapping film instead. All you'll need to supply is a suitably flat surface, such as a piece of granite flooring tile. Okay, so that might not be the "zero investment" I promised you, but it's not more than a couple bucks, or you might get lucky in the refuse pile at Home Depot. Just like last year, I didn't plan ahead early enough, so I do not actually have the lapping film in my possession just yet - that's why it's not in the picture. It's on the way, though, and should be here by the time I close this out and pick a winner.


So there it is. I know a lot of you have been sitting on the fence for a while. Consider this a nudge...Go straight for my birthday. I will leave this open for a week or so, and will randomly pick a winner from all eligible entrants. Thanks again to B&B, and to our exceptional members, who make this the wonderful place that it is. Good luck to all!

[ZackP]

Awesome!

[JonM]

I'm definitely interested too. Excellent PIF! Thank you!

[Vdubya789]

Been wanting to try a straight but could never man up and take the plunge I'm in. And thanks for the generosity

[the_edski]

Don't count me in! (maybe next year) But happy belated birthday, sir! And congrats on the great PIF. Seriously, if you are even REMOTELY considering straight razor shaving, jump on this one!

[SAMerritt]

I am interested. Great PIF, thank you! And happy belated birthday as well.

[Dave258]

but last night I came home to a birthday dinner cooked by my 5-year-old, a new pipe, and a bottle of small batch bourbon...

Sounds like a great day right there! Happy Birthday Price, very nice PIF!
Please do not include me.

[brucered]

Happy Birthday Price...sounds like you had a great night and the family took good care of you.

Thanks for all you do for B&B, the fantastic PIF and generosity you always show.

I'm on the fence, but still a little scared of straights, so will sit this one out.

Good luck everyone on a fantastic PIF.

[Jtokle]

I would like to be included as well. I had originally intended on going down the straight razor path, but was suckered into the DE lifestyle by the folks here

Very generous. Thanks for the awesome PIF, and good luck to everyone.

Happy birthday to you as well. Hope you had a good one.

[jsmith]

I am definitely interested, I have been feeling a heavy pull toward straight shaving for a couple of weeks now.

[celestino]

Excellent PIF, sir. i am NOT in.

[CountZer0]

This is an awesome PIF. I have been wanting to try a straight ... I would love to be included! Happy Birthday, and thank you for the very generous PIF.

[syngent]

Happy Birthday Price,
cant wait to head over to brown leaf and see the new pipe... the call has been itching at me for a while so i think i would love to be included in this one

hope dinner was great,... 5 year olds can be uhhh creative lol

well i actually traded for a straight with some of my own gear,... so please dont count me in anymore :)

[Bk124tt]

What a great pif thus continuing to prove the greatness of the members here!
please DO NOT include me!

[NexlevMM]

Very interested, thank you Price, Im in!

[jtb]

I'm in! I was pif'd a setup last year but was not ready so after a few cuts I pif'd it along it's way. But now I'm ready to try again.

[menghai]

I'm not interested in straights, but this is a fantastic PIF. Well done, sir!

[KcHighLife]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
I am most certainly interested in being included in this. Thanks for even a chance with this generosity.

[vreddy2000]

I'm in, I already use a shavette but have been wanting to try a "real" straight to see what all the hoopla is abt.
thanks!

[duokun]

I'm not in, i have a few straights already that i am trying to get the hang of.

However, i did want to say Happy Birthday! and also, congrats on running a wonderful PIF.

To anyone who is STILL on the fence after this wonderful offer, let me tell you as a straight razor newbie, its not that scary. it really isn't. once you put one to your face you will understand. its just not that bad. go for it!

good luck to everyone!